Question

Из трех слов выберете одно, подходящее по смыслу.
Подчеркните его.
Модель: If employees are fired or penalized for whistle-blowing, they can ....
a) prosecute b) sue c) defend
If employees are fired or penalized for whistle-blowing, they can sue.
1. The person who brings a complaint in a civil case iscalled the ....
a) defendant b) plaintiff c) petitioner
2. Wrongs done against the person or property in civil law are called ....
a) torts b) tortures c) thefts
3. ... is the illegal trading of a company’s shares by staff who have
confidential company information that would affect the share price.
a) Hacking b) Money laundering c) Insider dealing
4. Some attorneys charge higher ... than others for giving the same advice!
a) fees b) prices c) costs
5. The ... sentences the defendant after the jurors have brought in a guilty verdict.
a) jury b) jurist c) judge
6. The fear of going to prison ... potential criminals from committing crimes.
a) deters b) defers c) distracts
7. ... - criminal offences less than felonies; generally those punishable by
fine or imprisonment of less than 90 days in a local facility.
a) manslaughter b) misdemeanor c) misconduct
8. Department stores lose millions from .... This kind of crime is definitely on the increase.
a) kidnapping b) pickpocketing c) shoplifting
9. She will inherit a lot of money, as she is the main ... of her uncle’s will.
a) executor b) trustee c) beneficiary

Answer 1

1. b) plaintiff 
2. a) torts 
3. c) Insider dealing 
4. a) fees 
5. c) judge 
6. a) deters 
7. b) misdemeanor 
8. c) shoplifting 
9. c) beneficiary